DIY Moon Sand (a.k.a. Cloud Dough)
Here’s another great sensory play toy for kids (and adults too) – DIY moon sand. It’s a lot like playdough or kinetic sand, but a little smoother in texture. It holds it shape well w... Read More
Category: Free Project Plans & DIYs
Every project should start with a good plan. In our DIY & How-Tos section, we provide instructions , tips, and detailed project plans for many different levels of projects and crafts in hopes that we can make your next project go a little smoother and be more successful.
DIY Kids Picnic Table Plans
Here are a set of DIY kids picnic table plans. This is an easy weekend project, where you don’t need a lot of special tools. Even better, it only take a limited amount of materials, so it should... Read More
DIY iPad Dock / iPhone Stand
Here is a quick and easy DIY iPad dock or iPhone stand which can really be used for any cell phone or tablet. If you have a piece of wood, all you need to do is drill one hole and make one cut. It... Read More
Kids Wind Chime Craft
Looking for a fun crafting project to do with your kids? How about a kids wind chime? This is a great project for kids from about 4 years old through 8 or 9. Materials Needed: 6 – Craft / po... Read More
DIY X-base sofa table plans (or entry table)
These DIY X-base sofa table plans are a simple way to make your own rustic sofa table or entry way table, and are easy to adjust to any width. I’ve drawn them out for a table that is four feet i... Read More
Floating barn wood shelves
As part of our half bath remodel, we decided to add some floating shelves. We wanted them to match the floating barn wood counter top we installed for the sink, so naturally we had do to floating barn... Read More
70″ wide DIY Sliding Door Console plans
Looking for plans to build a DIY sliding door console? Are you in love with the sliding barn door farmhouse look? Then you might just love these three bay, 70″ sliding door console plans ... Read More
Homemade Organic Lip Balm, basic recipe
Making your own homemade organic lip balm is quick, easy, and not expensive at all. We bought all of our ingredients straight off of Amazon by the pound – and we’ll certainly have en... Read More
Options for attaching side rails to a headboard and footboard
If you’ve ever thought about, or have actually tried building your own bed frame, inevitably one of the questions that comes up is “how do I attach the side rails to the headboard and foot... Read More
DIY Farmhouse Canopy Bed plans – King Size
Are you looking to build to build your own frame for your king size bed? These farmhouse canopy bed plans might be just the thing you’re looking for! There are not too many complicated cuts, and... Read More
Easy DIY Easter Decorations
If you’re the type of person that likes to decorate for each season and you also are willing to spend a little time creating your own crafty decorations, then check out these easy DIY Easter dec... Read More
Here’s a prototype of a DIY Tic-Tac-Toss carnival game
This past Saturday I had to make some carnival games for my son’s cub scout pack’s Blue and Gold banquet. I already had a few, but felt like I needed one more – so I foun... Read More
DIY Chesapeake coffee table plans
Did you ever want one of those cool outdoor coffee tables, the ones made out of teak or ipe wood that you might often associate to summer vacations around the beach? These free Chesapeake coffee tab... Read More
DIY stone top coffee table plans
These DIY stone top coffee table plans were inspired by a coffee table we saw at Crate & Barrel. With a few basic tools, some simple cuts, and a little bit of time, you can have a similar lookin... Read More
DIY 2×4 double X bench plans
Here are a set of free DIY 2×4 double X bench plans. This bench design works well as a garden bench, a dining room bench, or just a decorative bench to use outside on your deck. These 2×... Read More
DIY 2×6 Deck Chair plans, a sturdy modern design
I personally love the design of the chairs in these 2×6 deck chair plans; so much so I’m planning on building four of these (plus a loveseat version) to go around the new fire pit we’... Read More